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Sankwala, Nigeria

Cross River State · Nigeria

Sankwala is a small town in Cross River State, Nigeria with a population of 0. Elevation: 968 ft (295 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

968 ft Elevation 295 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
68.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain68.9 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Coordinates6.5475°, 9.2226°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceCross River State
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation68.9 inches (1,751 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sankwala

Sankwala is a small town in Nigeria (Cross River State) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet (295 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Sankwala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 68.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Nigeria avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Area204.9 sq mi (530.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates6.5475°N, 9.2226°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.9"
81% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.70"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.30"

Air Quality

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 75.0 m (246 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1986 LAKE NYOS Astronomical 75.0 m 1,700 145 km
1984 LAKE MONOUN Landslide 5.0 m 37 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Oku Volcanic Field (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Oku Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 3,011 m (9,879 ft) Unknown 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 0.4 in
February 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in
March 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 4.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 8.4 in
August 78°F (25°C) 9.7 in Coldest
September 78°F (26°C) 11.7 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Driest

Sankwala has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 68.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and December the driest (0.3").

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Libraries in Sankwala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
School Library0.0

Airports Near Sankwala

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bebi AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

🇳🇬 About Nigeria

Capital Abuja
Population 195,874,740
Area 923,768 km²
GDP (USD) $487,387,801,881
GDP per capita $2,139
HDI 0.548
Life expectancy 54.5 years
Internet users 39.2%
Urban population 62.2%
Currency NGN (Naira)
Languages English
Calling code +234
TLD .ng
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Nigeria

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
May 27 Children's Day Children's Day
Jun 12 Democracy Day Democracy Day
Oct 1 National Day National Day
Nov 1 National Youth Day National Youth Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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What is the weather like in Sankwala?

Sankwala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 68.9 inches.

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